February was a meaningful month of cultural pride, leadership, and community connection for Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe,…
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Behind every powerful youth gathering is a team of leaders working tirelessly to make it happen. This January, Liliana Mars…
When Native youth speak up about the challenges facing their communities, powerful solutions begin to emerge. This January, Mazie…
Leadership takes many forms—planning for the future, uplifting culture, and creating spaces where Native youth can connect and grow. This…
For Jamie Crowe of the Pueblo of Tesuque, January was filled with moments of pride, inspiration, and renewed commitment to…
January marked a month of connection, transition, and cultural engagement for Rhiannon Eaglespeaker of Blackfeet and Kiowa heritage. As a…
When Native youth come together with purpose, powerful ideas begin to take shape. This January, Weston Bird of the Mandan,…
Phoenix, Arizona — January 19, 2026 During the UNITY Midyear Conference in Phoenix, the National UNITY Council (NUC) officially adopted…
For Amaya Escalante of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, the UNITY Midyear Conference was more than a leadership gathering—it was a…
Native youth leadership is strongest when it uplifts the well-being of the community. This January, Ethan Hedgepeth of Cherokee and…

